Jacksonville News (Page 69)

A bill designed to crack down on illegal street racing in Florida is one step closer to a vote on the Senate floor. Since early last year, News4JAX has been covering the ongoing issues surrounding these so-called “street takeovers.” The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has already gone after some of theseContinue Reading

Local furry friends and their owners in need are set to receive $1.1 million worth of veterinary relief. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving the more than a million dollar grant from PetSmart Charities over the next three years. The hope is that the money will make veterinaryContinue Reading

A man charged with first-degree murder in the September 2020 shooting of his 22-year-old girlfriend at a Jacksonville Amazon center was convicted Tuesday after the jury deliberated for just 20 minutes. Daisean Biffle’s fatal shooting of Ebony Nicholas was caught on surveillance video at the Amazon center on Pecan ParkContinue Reading

A local cooking school aimed at teaching children how to choose and create healthier meals is our latest Fresh Find. Each week, we team up with Blue Zones Project Jacksonville to find fresh and local options. At Tamika’s School of Epicure, they’re promoting a healthier lifestyle early. Owner Tamika WolfeContinue Reading

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday is set to hold a news conference in Fort Pierce. DeSantis will be joined by Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at Indian River State College. You can watch the news conference live around 10 a.m. by clicking the video player above.Continue Reading

Did you walk outside, and immediatly walk back in- turn the heat on- and get your big coat? Me too! WOW- it’s a chilly start to the morning. Dry air is over us here in Jacksonville, and so are below normal temperatures! Highs today will round out at or nearContinue Reading

A former Duval County teacher who is banned from working for the district will fight for the chance to continue teaching in Florida. Education Commissioner Manny Diaz filed a complaint against Amy Donofrio in 2022, a year after Duval County Public Schools settled a civil rights case with the EnglishContinue Reading

You might have seen him on Channel 4 and on News4JAX.com recently. A longtime member of law enforcement, Tom Hackney, has shared his expertise on crime and safety issues with us. Now, we are excited to announce that Hackney is a member of the News4JAX team serving as our newContinue Reading

Duval County Public Schools sent a message to families of students at Mandarin Middle School and Atlantic Coast High School, announcing additional security on Wednesday. The message said the additional security will be in place because law enforcement are looking for three teens suspected of stealing guns from a home.Continue Reading